This is a traditional reflected cross site scripting vulnerability, which allows the injection of arbitrary script code. An attacker might be able to alter the behavior of the web site and might therefore attack visitors.

VI. DETECTION

Cross site scripting pattern in the regpin field should be detected and eliminated. Most security solutions provide this function out of the box.

VII. SOLUTION

This issue got fixed in release 5.1.0 without further notification. Current release is 5.8, which has been available since October 2013.

VIII. VENDOR RESPONSE

The issue has been reported to the vendor via email. The communication was very efficient and friendly.

After exchange of technical details the vendor informed that this issue was known already and has been patched without further notice.

IX. SOURCES

scip AG - Security is our Business
http://www.scip.ch

scip AG - Vulnerability Database
http://www.scip.ch/en/?vuldb.10847

X. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE

2013/09/28 Identification of the vulnerability
2013/10/14 First contact to MobileIron via Twitter
2013/10/15 Got mail address of MobileIron security contact
2013/10/16 Initial confirmation of our submission by MobileIron
2013/10/18 Detailed description of further actions by MobileIron
2013/10/18 Confirmation of next steps by scip AG
2013/10/28 Public disclosure of the advisory

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